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Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov 24, 2012 \/ 03:07 pm (CNA<\/a>).- Kids can still hope in the future, even if a life-threatening illness makes that future uncertain at best. Just ask Joel.<\/p>\n

\tThe 2-year-old from Holland was in an Arizona hospital Nov. 8 for treatment. He faces stage 4 neuroblastoma and the treatment success rate is not as strong back home.<\/p>\n

\tTwo days later, Joel still had a tube in his nose. That didn\u2019t stop him from smiling big during a pony ride at the third annual \u201cHopeKids Day,\u201d a carnival-like event hosted by Notre Dame Preparatory students for all families registered with HopeKids<\/a> Arizona.<\/p>\n

\tMore than 700 people, including student government volunteers and Notre Dame\u2019s principal, swarmed campus for the afternoon festival Nov. 10. The Saints\u2019 school became a playground filled with bouncy houses, games, crafts, rock climbing plus a coloring station and train rides.<\/p>\n

\tKids could stroll down the Fashion Club\u2019s runway and interact with costumed characters.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThis year Cinderella gave her crown to all three of my lil\u2019 Princesses. This is a day the girls will talk about for months,\u201d Lorena Cross wrote on HopeKids Arizona\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n

\tNotre Dame students help coordinate the annual event to allow children with life-threatening illnesses and their families restore fun, excitement and hope in their lives. HopeKids Arizona currently serves 880 families.<\/p>\n

\tStephanie Surratt, whose 11-year-old was diagnosed with a recessive developmental brain disorder by age 1, praised Notre Dame students on Facebook. She described them as polite, helpful and \u201camazing with the kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tNotre Dame\u2019s Saints equally enjoyed the bonding experience.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI\u2019ve never seen so much hope in my life. The joy on the kids\u2019 faces was moving. It was truly a blessing to have made such an impact in the life of these kids. Their smiles when I gave the kids cotton candy were electric,\u201d said Jhett Steimel, a junior at Notre Dame.<\/p>\n

\tAnother said the reaction he got while in his Batman costume was worth far more than the service hours he earned at the event. Students also learned to be thankful for the smaller things in life.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWhen you are around children who are sick and who have special needs, it teaches us all the lesson to be thankful for the gift of today and all that we are blessed with, including our health,\u201d said Bridget Asheim, executive director for HopeKids in Arizona.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cFor our families, this day signifies hope and a day filled with many life-long memories. Our families may not know what tomorrow may bring in regards to treatment for their child, but for that one day, they can have fun, laugh, smile and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tIt\u2019s family time that might be equally as vital as their treatment. A spokesperson at Notre Dame said the family photo taken during HopeKids Day last year was the final one they had together. That family\u2019s daughter passed away shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n

\tPosted with permission from The Catholic Sun, official newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz.<\/p>\n

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